WTC Winners List
Every champion of the ICC World Test Championship since the format began in 2019, and how each final was won.
| Cycle | Champion | Runner-up | Final result | Venue | Player of the match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | New Zealand | India | New Zealand won by 8 wickets | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | Kyle Jamieson |
| 2021-23 | Australia | India | Australia won by 209 runs | The Oval, London | Travis Head |
| 2023-25 | South Africa | Australia | South Africa won by 5 wickets | Lord's, London | Aiden Markram |
| 2025-27 | To be decided at The Oval, 9–13 June 2027 | Follow the live points table | |||
Frequently asked questions
- Who has won the World Test Championship?
- Three different teams have won the three completed cycles: New Zealand in 2021, Australia in 2023 and South Africa in 2025. The 2025-27 champion will be decided at The Oval in June 2027.
- Has India ever won the WTC?
- Not yet. India reached the first two finals (2021 and 2023) and lost both, to New Zealand and Australia respectively.
- Which team has played the most WTC finals?
- Australia have appeared in two finals (won 2023, lost 2025). India have also played two (lost 2021 and 2023).